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Water Supply
Wasserversorgung
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:57
Abstract
Potable water resources – protection and use; drinking water recovery; treatment: particle separation processes, softening, removal of iron and manganese, activated carbon adsorption, membrane processes, disinfection and chemical oxidation
Objective
Basic knowledge to qualify drinking water resources; deeper understanding of treatment processes and design of single treatment steps; learn to use tools for distribution network computation and analysis
Content
Drinking water resources: springs, groundwater, lakes, rivers Protection of resources Drinking water recovery Drinking water treatment Sedimentation Flocculation Rapid filtration Slow sand filtration Removal of iron and manganese Softening Activated carbon adsorption Membrane processes Disinfection and chemical oxidation Drinking water storage Drinking water distribution, computational tools for network calculation
Resources
Lecture Notes
Manuscript in 4 volumes: (1) Resources and drinking water recovery; (2) Particle separation; (3) Removal of dissolved matter; (4) Storage and distribution
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Wasserversorgung |
|
2 h weekly |